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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,580

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $8,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $7,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $17,020
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $16,334
Premium Package 2,300        
Cargo tray 80 80 80 80 70
Cargo mat   95 95   80
Sunroof         1,150
Floor mats         85
Bluetooth cell phone link         325
Rear spoiler         375
Leather seating surfaces         800
Premium Package 2,088        
Cargo tray 67 67 67 67 57
Cargo mat   78 78   64
Sunroof         1,047
Floor mats         68
Bluetooth cell phone link         292
Rear spoiler         338
Leather seating surfaces         728
Options (change) 2,380 175 175 80 2,885
Options (change) 2,155 145 145 67 2,594
Destination 895 895 895 895 675
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $28,875 $32,060 $31,361 $31,475 $20,580
Total Invoice $26,952 $29,792 $28,864 $29,342 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,775
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,875$32,060$31,361$31,475$20,580
Adjustments for Features-4,900-3,225-3,075-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,975$28,835$28,286$24,775$20,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,860$4,311$800$0
Total Invoice$26,952$29,792$28,864$29,342$19,603
Adjustments for Features-4,574-2,997-2,830-6,2460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,378$26,795$26,034$23,096$19,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,417$3,656$718$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaElantra
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
HD radio $50$50  
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,450$5,775$5,625$9,250$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$3,225$3,075$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,574-2,997-2,830-6,2460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaElantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in177.4 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2250100%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%

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